SITE PARTNER:  

12 Brisbane Beaches

Here's 12 beaches in and around Brisbane, some just tiny secret crescents of sand that only the locals know and others that are real beaches with sea and sand - alternative to the Gold and Sunshine Coasts:

Lower Moora Park & Beach
Lower Moora Park & Beach
At the base of the Shorncliffe cliffs is this enchanting little bay with grassy stretches shaded by cotton trees, rock pools, modern white picnic shelters, BBQs and a playground
more
Coochie Mudlo Beach
Coochie Mudlo Island is one of Moreton Bay's most secluded and compact sand-fringed islands, relatively untouched by time or tourists
more
Pandanus Beach
Wynnum Water park
Pandanus is a little white sandy beach just off the jetty and near the water park and tidal pool
more
Suttons Beach
People on Suttons Beach in summer
A little strip of patrolled sand, Suttons Beach is one of the best swimming beaches on the peninsula
more
Scarborough Beach
Scarborough Beach, park lawn and norfolk pine trees
Of the string of little bay beaches that line the Redcliffe Peninsula, Scarborough on the far northern tip would have to be the prettiest.
more
Wellington Point
At low tide you can walk the sandbar from Wellington Point beach to King Island
more
Northshore Riverside Park
Northshore Riverside Park, Hamilton
This park is a wonderfully planned green space with something for every member of the family
more
Colmslie Beach Reserve
Sandy beach overlooking bush and the Brisbane River in Colmslie Beach Reserve Murarrie
Colmslie Reserve is an eden-like grove and parkland, complete with sandy beach, that appears like a mirage down a long tree-lined drive in the midst of an industrial area of Murarrie.
more
Day Tripping In Raby Bay
Raby Bay Day trip
There’s something for everyone, including families with children and dogs - on a day trip to Cleveland’s Raby Bay
more
Margate Beach
People on Margate beach swimming in summer.
Only a short hike from Redcliffe proper, Margate Beach is a charming English style ribbon of beach with calm surf ideal for paddling.
more
Streets Beach
Woman lying on Streets Beach looking at speed boad on Brisbane River and mangroves.
The perfect antidote to the corporate bustle of the CBD across the river, Streets Beach has something of the surreal about it.
more
Queens Beach

A little 600m stretch of sandy beach in Scarborough on the Redcliffe peninsula that is also dog friendly 

more

Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards

Capture Brisbane in its best light!
May 1-Jun 7
Buddha Birth Day Festival

Buddha Birth Day Festival

Brisbane’s iconic Buddha Birth Day Festival is back!
May 3-5
Mad Science at QAGOMA

Mad Science

Ghastly creations, evil schemes and experiments gone wrong
May 3-Jun 23

Sky Racing Guineas Day

Enjoy a great day out at the races with friends, fine food and more
May 4
Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs Brisbane

Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs

What better way is there to enjoy a free movie than under the stars
Until May 4
Planes, Trains & Autos City of Ipswich

Planes, Trains And Autos

An adrenaline-charged festival of all things aviation, rail & auto
May 4-6
Geoffrey Robertson KC - How do we Fix a Turbulent World?

Geoffrey Robertson KC

Join Geoffrey Robertson KC, one of the world's great legal minds
May 9
Tom Gleeson: Gear

Tom Gleeson: Gear

One of Australia’s favourite comedians is bringing his new show to Brisbane
May 10
Black Box, QPAC

Black Box

Based on the incredible true story of the inventor of the black box
May 10-19
See All
EDITOR'S PICK

Audra McDonald

Don't miss Broadway legend, television and film star, Audra McDonald, when she performs at QPAC for one-night-only
Read more
Audra McDonald
MUST DO

Mother's Day Dining

Celebrate Mother's Day at one of these top restaurants, open from 11am 'til late for a la carte dining
Read more
Mother's Day Dining
THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Apr 26-28

From Brisbane's leading comedy festival, circus fun house and Alice Cooper live to a new wine bar & Italian patIsserie-cafe, the top things to do
Read more
This Weekend Apr 26-28
THE GUIDE

Mother's Day 2024

Some of the best places to take Mum this Mother's Day, from elegant high teas, treetop buffets, yum-cha, and more
Read more
Mother's Day Guide 2024
BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL

Ten Funniest Acts

You've seen them on the small screen and social media, now here are 10 of the funniest shows to see at this year's festival
Read more
Ten Funniest Shows BCF 2024
COMING UP

What's on in May in & around Brisbane

From mega comedy, cheese and writers festivals to Dawn French, Tom Gleeson and Geoffrey Robertson live, some of the top things to do in May
Read more
What's On in May 2024 around Brisbane
Outdoor Cinema

Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs

Get out the picnic blanket and gather friends and family for a fabulous free night out under the stars
Read more
Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs
Britain’s second longest running play comes to QPAC!
CONTENT RESUMES ON SCROLL
ADVERTISEMENT